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Nation & World

Hitler's birthplace begins new life as a police station

Hitler's birthplace begins new life as a police station

  • Francois Murphy and Christine Uyanik Reuters

The building where Adolf Hitler was born has been converted into a police station. Austria's government hopes it will prevent it from serving as a place of pilgrimage for neo-Nazis.

US auto industry races to purge Chinese connected-car hardware amid federal push

US auto industry races to purge Chinese connected-car hardware amid federal push

  • Nora Eckert Reuters

Automakers are racing to replace Chinese-made vehicle technology as new federal rules reshape supply chains ahead of looming compliance deadlines.

Jordan Devey, member of Patriots Super Bowl title team, dies

Jordan Devey, member of Patriots Super Bowl title team, dies

  • Jack McKessy USA Today/Memphis Commercial Appeal

He was 38. He played in the NFL for eight years, beginning his career when he signed with the Baltimore Ravens after going undrafted in 2013.

A road trip to save democracy? These judges say it's worth a shot

A road trip to save democracy? These judges say it's worth a shot

  • SARAH D. WIRE USA Today

The group of sitting and retired judges recently spoke with students, lawyers, activists and concerned citizens about the importance of an independent judiciary and the rule of law.

Ukrainian soldier survives almost a year in a foxhole

Ukrainian soldier survives almost a year in a foxhole

  • Felix Hoske Reuters

Serhii Krynitskyi and his comrade survived almost a year together in a small dugout on the front lines, killing Russian soldiers and scavenging for food among the dead.

The Great Wealth Transfer will be smaller than you think

The Great Wealth Transfer will be smaller than you think

  • Daniel de Visé USA Today

There’s been a lot of talk about the Great Wealth Transfer, a projected shift of an estimated $124 trillion from older generations to younger ones.

Scientists spot evidence of companion stars that blew up

Scientists spot evidence of companion stars that blew up

  • WILL DUNHAM Reuters

NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope observations over 16 years helped reveal this rare binary system, demonstrating how close massive stars live and die together in cosmic pairs.

For small farmers, business is booming amid cyclospora outbreak

For small farmers, business is booming amid cyclospora outbreak

    As shoppers look for reliable sources of uncontaminated produce amid a cyclospora outbreak, sales are up at some farm stands.

    Trump administration urges Congress to diminish public transportation

    Trump administration urges Congress to diminish public transportation

      The Trump administration is urging Congress to deprioritize bicycle lanes and mass transit, cut funding for electric vehicle charging stations and speed adoption of self-driving cars as part of legislation needed to renew federal transportation programs.

      'It is poison' says mother whose son died of synthetic kratom overdose

      'It is poison' says mother whose son died of synthetic kratom overdose

        Kratom products can easily be found at gas stations, convenience stores and smoke shops.

        How the hunt for value sparked a US private-label revolution

        How the hunt for value sparked a US private-label revolution

          Retailers now target "trade-down" consumers — cash-strapped shoppers who opt for lower-priced essentials, and wealthier consumers looking to save on discretionary items.

          These colleges offer free tuition to families earning up to $200K

          These colleges offer free tuition to families earning up to $200K

            A growing number of universities are rolling out a new kind of financial aid pledge: If your family earns less than $100,000 or so, tuition is free. 

            Why Fed’s July interest rate move is hard to predict

            Why Fed’s July interest rate move is hard to predict

              As Americans struggle financially, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has pledged to bring inflation back to its 2% target, but it remains unclear exactly how he plans to get there.

              US tests GMO flies to fight flesh-eating livestock pest

              US tests GMO flies to fight flesh-eating livestock pest

                The Trump administration touted the development of the genetically modified fly, called NovoFly, as a game-changer in the fight against New World screwworm.

                Local News

                Julia Morton, protector of Grandfather Mountain, dies at 100

                Julia Morton, protector of Grandfather Mountain, dies at 100

                The Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation announced Morton's death on its website. 

                Library Corner: Here’s what is happening at your library in August

                Library Corner: Here’s what is happening at your library in August

                Here is a list of what is happening at the McDowell County Public Library in August.

                Foothills Conservancy of NC expands staff with new operations manager

                Foothills Conservancy of NC expands staff with new operations manager

                The position was identified as a priority during the organization's strategic planning process.

                Audit finds North Carolina behind on inspecting old dumps, landfills for hazards

                Audit finds North Carolina behind on inspecting old dumps, landfills for hazards

                Old landfills and dumps that could contain dangerous materials are going uninspected across North Carolina, a new audit found. 

                State & Regional

                You might get an insurance lapse letter from the NC DMV. It’s not a scam.

                You might get an insurance lapse letter from the NC DMV. It’s not a scam.

                Errors in the system can happen for a multitude of reasons, but the DMV says the individual is responsible for catching and correcting them.

                Bank questions man’s ID and foils large money laundering scheme, NC sheriff says

                Bank questions man’s ID and foils large money laundering scheme, NC sheriff says

                A complex money laundering operation was uncovered in North Carolina when bank employees noticed a customer had used a different ID the day before.

                Meet Monty Sullivan, new leader of NC’s community college system

                Meet Monty Sullivan, new leader of NC’s community college system

                North Carolina’s community college system has a new leader: Monty Sullivan, who ran Louisiana’s community college system for more than a decade.

                NC doctor receives reprimand after telling patient to put hand sanitizer in ear

                NC doctor receives reprimand after telling patient to put hand sanitizer in ear

                “Treatment with hand sanitizer for [ear wax] removal or ear irritation is unsafe, unjustified and a significant departure from the standard of care.”

                Nation & World

                Hitler's birthplace begins new life as a police station

                Hitler's birthplace begins new life as a police station

                The building where Adolf Hitler was born has been converted into a police station. Austria's government hopes it will prevent it from serving as a place of pilgrimage for neo-Nazis.

                US auto industry races to purge Chinese connected-car hardware amid federal push

                US auto industry races to purge Chinese connected-car hardware amid federal push

                Automakers are racing to replace Chinese-made vehicle technology as new federal rules reshape supply chains ahead of looming compliance deadlines.

                Jordan Devey, member of Patriots Super Bowl title team, dies

                Jordan Devey, member of Patriots Super Bowl title team, dies

                He was 38. He played in the NFL for eight years, beginning his career when he signed with the Baltimore Ravens after going undrafted in 2013.

                A road trip to save democracy? These judges say it's worth a shot

                A road trip to save democracy? These judges say it's worth a shot

                The group of sitting and retired judges recently spoke with students, lawyers, activists and concerned citizens about the importance of an independent judiciary and the rule of law.

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                Atrium pushes back after State Health Plan leaves healthcare network out of Tier 1

                Atrium pushes back after State Health Plan leaves healthcare network out of Tier 1

                You might get an insurance lapse letter from the NC DMV. It’s not a scam.

                You might get an insurance lapse letter from the NC DMV. It’s not a scam.

                Congressman Chuck Edwards hires lawyer amid ethics probe into sexual harassment

                Congressman Chuck Edwards hires lawyer amid ethics probe into sexual harassment

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                What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

                What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

                Affiliate content. Learn what to do if you need an emergency HVAC repair. 

                Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

                Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

                Affiliate content.  Learn why it is important to check the HVAC system when buying or selling home. 

                Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

                Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

                Affiliate content. Learn what to do about rising energy costs from your HVAC system. 

                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                Affiliate content. Learn the most common HVAC problems based on the age of your home.

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                The Future of E-Commerce Payments: How Crypto Could Cut Transaction Fees for Merchants

                The Future of E-Commerce Payments: How Crypto Could Cut Transaction Fees for Merchants

                Contributor content. The real reason crypto matters for merchants is math. Crypto transactions often cost less than a penny.

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                Are Starter Homes Becoming a Thing of the Past?

                Are Starter Homes Becoming a Thing of the Past?

                Provided content. Rising costs, limited supply, and shifting priorities are making starter homes harder to find.

                Crime

                McDowell County Sheriff’s Office warns about scammers impersonating law enforcement

                McDowell County Sheriff’s Office warns about scammers impersonating law enforcement

                “As a reminder to the public: This is NOT how we operate," the sheriff's office said.

                700 NC residents lost more than $8.4 million in 2025 to this fraud. Here’s how

                700 NC residents lost more than $8.4 million in 2025 to this fraud. Here’s how

                “The No. 1 rule is, in any of our frauds across any sector that we work in law enforcement, is if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”

                McDowell County woman accused of stabbing sleeping man with pocketknife

                McDowell County woman accused of stabbing sleeping man with pocketknife

                The victim had multiple stab wounds and cuts across his body.

                Joint law enforcement operation in McDowell County results in 56 charges

                Joint law enforcement operation in McDowell County results in 56 charges

                “Operations like this allow us to hold offenders accountable while reminding the community that their safety remains our top priority."

                Politics

                McDowell County working to address teen suicide

                McDowell County working to address teen suicide

                Since April 2024, the McDowell Department of Social Services has screened 21 reports involving teen suicide attempts.

                Congressman Chuck Edwards hires lawyer amid ethics probe into sexual harassment

                Congressman Chuck Edwards hires lawyer amid ethics probe into sexual harassment

                Rep. Chuck Edwards hired a Washington-based attorney to represent him on allegations that he sexually harassed female staffers.

                McDowell County commissioners recognize retiring sheriff

                McDowell County commissioners recognize retiring sheriff

                The commissioners congratulated Sheriff Ricky Buchanan on his retirement and thanked him for his decades of service to McDowell County.

                Motorist and pedestrian safety plan proposes improvements to majors roads

                Motorist and pedestrian safety plan proposes improvements to majors roads

                The potential safety measures for motorists included more street lighting, all-way stops, roundabouts, wider shoulders, traffic signal improvements and access management.

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